About this episode
If you're a helicopter pilot looking to enter commercial aviation and fly for major airlines, this is the episode for you. Join us as Landon Cheben discusses the value of mentorship, support systems, and various government programs to boost your career in the aviation industry. So be sure to listen until the end of the show! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Useful pointers for helicopter pilots who aspire to fly fixed-wings aircraft for major airlines How to apply for a Rotor Transition Program and qualify for an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate Significant accolades you should include in your resume Steps aspiring pilots should follow to ace an airline interview Practical ways you can complete the required flying time as a pilot RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training GI Bill Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Frontier Airlines Ep38: SkyBridge | Skillbridge is an Upgrade - Steven "Austin" Roth ABOUT LANDON CHEBEN Landon is a former Army Helicopter Pilot who now flies for Frontier Airlines. He was their first Rotor Transition Pilot, going straight from the MH-60M Blackhawk to the Airbus 320 with no former airline experience. He co-founded a company called SkyBridge, whose sole purpose is to help Service Members transition from Active Duty to the civilian aviation industry. CONNECT WITH LANDON Website: SkyBridge | Infinity Flight Group LinkedIn: Landon Cheben | SkyBridge CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code "PODCAST" and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com ! If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com . FREE professional pilot resume templates available at www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ . SPONSOR If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-8900 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®